Manager Automation (Manufacturing)
hace 25 días
Plano
Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title : Senior Manager Automation Employment Classification : Regular Full-Time Exempt Location : Plano, TX About The Company: Our Cient is a global leader in electronic components and solutions, headquartered in Taiwan. Established in 1975, the company has built a strong reputation for innovation and manufacturing excellence across key areas such as power electronics, optoelectronics, automotive electronics, and cloud infrastructure solutions. our Client serves a diverse customer base worldwide, including top-tier technology companies, by delivering high-quality, reliable products that meet evolving industry standards and performance expectations. With a strong emphasis on operational efficiency, quality management, and continuous innovation, our Client operates manufacturing and R&D facilities across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is committed to sustainability, digital transformation, and advancing next-generation technologies while maintaining a customer-centric approach. Through its global footprint and engineering expertise, our Client continues to play a critical role in enabling modern electronics and supporting the growth of high-tech industries. Key Responsibilities: Automation Strategy & Leadership: • Define and execute the site and program-level automation roadmap aligned with Client's global manufacturing strategy., • Identify high-impact automation opportunities across assembly, test, material handling, packaging, and inspection processes., • Lead automation technology selection, standardization, and best-practice deployment. Project & Program Management:, • Lead end-to-end automation projects from concept, feasibility, and ROI analysis through design, build, validation, and handover to production., • Manage multiple concurrent automation programs with clear timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation plans., • Ensure projects meet safety, quality, performance, and cost objectives. Technical Oversight:, • Oversee automation system architecture including robotics, PLCs, vision systems, conveyors, testers, and MES/ERP integration., • Provide technical guidance to automation, controls, and software engineering teams., • Ensure automation solutions are robust, scalable, and maintainable. Manufacturing & Operations Support:, • Partner with Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure automation supports throughput, yield, and uptime goals., • Drive reduction in labor dependency, cycle time, defects, and operational variation., • Support new product introductions (NPI) and production ramp-ups with automated solutions. Cost & Performance Improvement:, • Deliver measurable improvements in productivity, labor efficiency, yield, and cost per unit through automation investment., • Track automation KPIs including ROI, OEE improvement, cycle time reduction, and system uptime., • Control capital expenditures and justify investments through data-driven business cases. People Leadership & Capability Building:, • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of automation, controls, and engineering professionals., • Build internal automation capabilities and knowledge sharing across sites., • Support talent development, succession planning, and workforce upskilling. Qualifications and Requirements:, • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred., • 10–12+ years of experience in manufacturing automation or industrial engineering, preferably in electronics or high-volume manufacturing environments., • 7+ years of leadership experience managing automation teams, projects, and cross-functional initiatives., • Strong hands-on experience in:, • Factory automation, robotics, and process optimization., • PLC programming, SCADA systems, and industrial controls., • Vision systems, robotics integration, and smart manufacturing technologies., • Proven track record of successfully delivering end-to-end automation projects with measurable improvements in efficiency, cost reduction, and quality., • Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and scaling automation solutions in production environments., • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies., • Ability to lead capacity planning, line design, and automation strategy for manufacturing operations., • Experience collaborating with global teams, suppliers, and equipment vendors for automation deployment., • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership., • Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies (IoT, data analytics, digital manufacturing) is a strong plus., • Experience in cost justification, ROI analysis, and capital equipment planning (CAPEX) preferred. Benefits:, • 401(k), • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • Paid time off, • Vision insurance Travel Requirement:, • 10-15% travel, subject to change based on business needs.